Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5797: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5797 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES. Primary sponsor: David Bennett (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Anthony DeSimone (Democratic), Bob Phillips (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 30, 2025): 06/30/2025 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Adds a definition for "co-living housing" to the zoning ordinance provisions of the general laws and would include such housing as a special provision to be included in a zoning ordinance.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Anthony DeSimone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Bob Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/30/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/25/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/21/2025 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/18/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/18/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence
- 06/16/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/18/2025)
- 06/11/2025 Referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
- 04/01/2025 House passed Sub A
- 03/28/2025 Placed on House Calendar (04/01/2025)
- 03/20/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 03/14/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 03/14/2025 Scheduled for consideration (03/20/2025)
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